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David Rothbaum

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Director, Business Development, Mission Critical Networks at Ericsson
📍 Rosh HaAyin, Center District, Israel

David Rothbaum is a Director of Business Development at Ericsson, specializing in 4G/5G connectivity solutions for mission-critical railway and metro systems. A certified PMP with degrees from the University of Toronto and Boston University, he is a key figure in developing future railway communication standards. Colleagues describe him as committed, proactive, and results-focused.

Originally from Toronto, David immigrated to Israel in 1985, a decision he considers the best of his life. He is actively involved in his community, volunteering with Nefesh bNefesh, an organization that assists North American immigrants with the process of moving to Israel.

He serves as a Rapporteur for the ETSI working group defining the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), directly shaping international standards.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director, Business Development, Mission Critical Networks
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Rosh HaAyin, Center District, Israel
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FRMCS Standards
He is deeply involved in defining the Future Railway Mobile Communication System, serving as an Ericsson delegate and rapporteur on the ETSI Railway Communications working group.
5G for Railways
As a technical subject matter expert, he focuses on leveraging 5G technology to digitalize railway operations, enhance safety, and enable autonomous trains.
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Work history

7-2017
Director, Business Development, Mission Critical Networks
Ericsson
7-2015 - 7-2017
Solution Architect, ICT Infrastructure for Rail Transportation at Ericsson
Ericsson
5-2012 - 7-2015
Manager of Project Office and Customer Support - Ericsson Israel
Ericsson
10-2009 - 5-2010
Operations Leader CDMA EMEA
Nortel
10-2003 - 9-2009
Engineering Manager Eastern EMEA Region
Nortel
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Education
1995 - 1997
M.S.M
Boston University Metropolitan College
B.A.Sc
University of Toronto
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